Google+: Fake Profile Names Are Now Allowed

WochitJul. 16, 2014. 04:21 AM EST

Google+ dropped all of its restrictions surrounding profile names Tuesday, which means users can ...
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Google+ dropped all of its restrictions surrounding profile names Tuesday, which means users can now use any name they want on their profile page. At launch in 2011, Google+ restricted users from adopting fake names, although that rule has softened over the years. For example, YouTube users have already been able to use their YouTube profile name on Google+, even if it didn't match their true identity. Google still encourages users to keep their true identity, though nothing can stop anyone from creating a different name.
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